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Inquiry into non-natural deaths in detention of adults with mental health conditions, 2010–13

First Published: 23 Feb 2015

This report details incidents from the inquiry into the non-natural deaths of adults with mental health conditions while in detention.

Manifesto for Change: Progress Report 2013

First Published: 01 Dec 2013

The Commission asked agencies what steps they have taken to address disability related harassment between 2012 and 2013. This document provides an overview of what agencies told us and our analysis.

Paulley v FirstGroup PLC

Last updated: 13 Aug 2019

Background on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's involvement in the Doug Paulley v FirstGroup PLC legal case, involving disability discrimination and priority for wheelchair users on public transport.

Wheelchair spaces on buses must be available to disabled people, bus companies told

Published: 15 Jun 2016

Commission welcomes UN focus on access to justice and social security reform

Published: 29 Jun 2016

Reforms to the legal aid system, the introduction of employment tribunal fees and changes to the social security system have all been highlighted as major human rights concern

Lack of progress on disability rights is society’s ‘badge of shame’

Published: 20 Jul 2016

David Isaac comments on the Equality and Human Rights Commission's response to the Lords Select Committee on the Equality Act 2010 and its effect on the lives of disabled people.

Wheelchair accessibility in taxis and private hire vehicles

Last updated: 20 Jul 2016

Westminster Transport Minister Andrew Jones has announced that taxis will soon be under legal duties to carry wheelchair using passengers.

Not just another statistic - Life in Wales for people with mental health conditions, Gypsy Travellers, transgender people and asylum seekers and refugees

First Published: 01 Nov 2010

This publication explores the life experiences of Gypsy Travellers, asylum seekers, refugees, transgender people and people with a mental health condition to discover how they encounter more negative attitudes, prejudice and isolation than others living in Wales.

Our inquiry into the harassment of disabled people - what we found out

First Published: 01 Sep 2011

Report detailing the finding from an inquiry into the harassment of disabled people.

Commission in Scotland raises identity based bullying in Scottish schools with UN

Published: 04 Aug 2016

In evidence given to the UN Convention for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Equality an Human Rights Commission in Scotland is calling for the Scottish Government to start reporting on identity based bullying in all Scottish schools.

Commission reacts to Citizen’s Advice report on employment gap faced by disabled people and people with health conditions

Published: 03 Aug 2016

Out in the open - tackling disability-related harassment: A manifesto for change

First Published: 01 Oct 2012

In this follow-up to 'Hidden in plain sight, Inquiry into disability-related harassment' we summarise a wide range of formal responses from relevant organisations and set out our final recommendations.

Out in the open A manifesto for change: Stopping harassment of disabled people (Easy read)

First Published: 01 Oct 2012

Easy read version of Manifesto for change which discusses when disabled people are treated very badly by other people.

Understanding the Legal Definitions of Discrimination and Unlawful Behaviour in the Equality Act 2010: Guidance for Small Business

First Published: 22 Mar 2013

This guide gives a brief overview of the legal definitions and types of discrimination and unlawful behaviour set out in the Equality Act 2010.

Scotland’s equality body calls for coordinated leadership to tackle hate crime

Published: 23 Sep 2016

The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland has welcomed the report from the Independent Advisory Group on Hate Crime, Prejudice and Community Cohesion, which calls for a multi-agency approach to stamp out hate crime in Scotland. 

Equality Commission welcomes improvement in social attitudes in Scotland

Published: 30 Sep 2016

Working better: the perfect partnership - workplace solutions for disabled people and business

First Published: 01 May 2012

This report looks in depth at how we should support the ambitions and career development of disabled people.

Bus Services Bill, Second Reading, House of Commons

Last updated: 24 Feb 2017

This briefing highlights opportunities to improve the accessibility of public transport for disabled people in the Bus Services Bill.

Research report 21: Disabled people's experiences of targeted violence and hostility

First Published: 28 Apr 2009

This report examines disabled people’s experiences of targeted violence and hostility.

Disabled Scots facing major barriers to achieving real equality

Published: 04 Apr 2017

Progress towards real equality for disabled people in Scotland over the past twenty years is at risk of stalling unless a concentrated effort is made to tackle issues in housing, hate crime, mental health, employment and education.